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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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